NOW action alerts

Two important bills, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (H.R. 11) and the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 12), will be among the House of Representatives' first votes of the 111th Congress. The votes could come as early as Wednesday, Jan. 7, so act now!

The Medicaid program is the largest single source of funding for reproductive health care services for women, and the only source of health care for millions of low-income people. Yet, George W. Bush and his Republican friends are attempting to undermine the program's effectiveness and cut federal matching funds through a new set of administrative regulations. We need your help to stop them. Take Action!

Right now 1.8 million federal workers need your support as they balance their work and family obligations. Ask your senator to sponsor the bill that will provide a modest amount of paid parental leave for these government workers and their families

An open letter to the House of Representatives, encouraging them to support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (H.R.1328). "Over a million Native women and children face great disparities in their quest to lead healthy lives. Their often rural and low income circumstances make it more necessary than ever for them to have an improved Indian health care services and delivery."

The Bush Administration has now published the rewritten rules on "conscience" and those of us in good conscience must register our outrage.

Anti-contraception action is on the rise. On June 7, anti-woman forces will stage a national protest against birth control and NOW will be there to counter their campaign of misinformation and lies.

Thanks to your messages, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to reverse the new Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules that would allow even greater consolidation in media ownership. Next, we need the House of Representatives to pass its own resolution of disapproval.

Senate Republicans blocked the Fair Pay Restoration Act from moving to an up or down vote. We were just three votes shy of the 60 votes needed to stop the Republican filibuster and actually hold a vote on the bill -- but it's not over! Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has signaled that he will bring this civil rights legislation up again, as soon as we find 3 more Republicans brave enough to support women's pay equity. Take Action!

Millions of girls and women around the world are suffering and many are dying due to deplorable reproductive-related health services and they need our help. Contact your senators and tell them to join Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) in sponsoring and supporting the United Nations Population Fund Restoration Act of 2008 (S. 2682).

The Cadet Nurses need our support to end their discriminatory treatment. Ask your Representative to support the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity (Act H.R. 3423), introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), to classify service in the Cadet Nurse Corps as active military service and recognize the members as veterans.

The slowing economy combined with reckless lending practices have resulted in a home foreclosure crisis of epic proportions. By 2009, conservative estimates suggest that three million homeowners will have lost their residences and a disproportionate number of women will be impacted.

Sign this petition demanding that the media refrain from using gender stereotypes or in any way trivializing Sen. Clinton's candidacy.

December 22, it's your call -- if you want true, affordable, equitable and comprehensive health insurance coverage for all, make the call. Touch base with your senators and congressional representative while they are home this holiday season.

Imagine an Office on Women in the Obama-Biden administration -- not just any old office, but one at the Cabinet level, putting women "at the table" in a very tangible way. We can make it happen! Ask Obama NOW: Create an Office on Women!

The Health Equity and Accountability Act needs MORE Sponsors and MORE support. It deals with the disparities and discrimination in our nation's health care system, and is an important first step to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their economic, racial and legal status or family circumstances, has health care.

Call your senators toll free at 1-866-338-1015 right away and convince them to vote for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act!

Urgent action is needed! This is our last chance to flood the U.S. Department of Labor with opposition to their proposed changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act.

With your help, we can undo the sneak attack on birth control that has already resulted in up to tenfold increases in contraception costs for college students and low-income women this year.

Take action now! Recent reports revealed that in its final days the Bush administration is planning to ram through at least 90 regulatory changes, many detrimental to public health and family needs. Among these harmful changes is the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed "Provider Conscience" rule, which has the potential to severely restrict women's access to birth control and other reproductive health services.

Tell Congress that survivors of domestic abuse should have access to the same legal resources so readily available to more fortunate and affluent members of society.